GREEN COVE SPRINGS – Clay County is now offering financial assistance to residents for home repairs, mobile home replacement, or Code Enforcement mitigation though the Community Development Block Grant Program (CDBG). This program is made available through a federal allocation of funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development intended to foster affordable, decent, safe, and sanitary housing in Clay County.
Program funds can be used for housing rehabilitation projects such as roofing, electrical, plumbing, heating and air conditioning, accessibility modifications, health/sanitary problems, safety code violations, and or interior/exterior damage or deterioration to the structure. Failing septic systems and old wells can be replaced by paying for connection fees, abandoning private wells, and closing septic tanks, as well as other related plumbing costs. Funds may also be used for emergency repairs to bring a home into code compliance.
Funds may also cover demolition and replacement of mobile homes that have been determined not economically feasible to rehabilitate. This strategy will only be available to persons older than 65, disabled or those who have special needs.
Clay County residents must complete and submit the CDBG Funding Application to determine eligibility. Applications will be accepted through 31. Visit http://www.claycountygov.com/community/community-services/cdbg to apply.
Required documentation includes a completed application form, state issued identification for all household members or birth certificate for all household members under the age of 18, proof of home ownership, and income verification. All applications will be processed in the order they are received. Priority will be given to individuals earning 50% or less than the area median income.
All applicants will be notified of their acceptance or denial for participation in the program.
Clay County Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners Wayne Bolla said: “Providing for a high quality of life for every Clay County resident is critical and we are pleased to be eligible for CDBG funds in Clay County to help reduce the financial burden of home repairs for our lower income residents.”
Questions can be directed to the Clay County Community Services Department at (904) 529-4256 or email claycares@claycountygov.com.